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Elisa Thomas Obituary
Elisa I. Thomas, 88, of Butler died Sunday at Butler Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family.
She was born June 20, 1921, in Butler, a daughter of the late Vincent and Antonia Nanni DeMatteis.
Elisa was a homemaker, mother and grandmother. Before her marriage, she worked at Keystone Pipe in Butler.
She was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church in Butler and formerly had volunteered at St. Michael Parish's weekly fish fries.
Her husband, Charles M. "Ike" Thomas Jr., preceded her in death on Aug. 31, 1991. Two brothers and two sisters also preceded her.
Surviving are two daughters and their husbands, Mary Ann and Larry Townsend of Sarver and Jacqueline and Bruce Apel of Pittsburgh; three sons, Charles V. Thomas and his wife, Marsha Thomas, of Butler, Robert A. Thomas of Chicora and Michael A. Thomas of Butler; six sisters, Ann Krankota, Mrs. Eleanor Lasky, Violet DeMatteis, Mrs. Sylvia Wigton and Angela DeMatteis, all of Butler, and Joan Jannetti and her husband, Harry Jannetti, of New Castle; and eight grandchildren: Lisa, Jennifer and Christopher Thomas, Melissa Teeters, Michael Thomas Jr., Stephanie Thomas and Joseph and Samantha Apel. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive her.
THOMAS - Friends of Elisa I. Thomas, who died Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Geibel Funeral Home, 201 E. Cunningham St., Butler. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church in Butler. Interment will follow at St. Michael Cemetery.
The bereavement committee of St. Michael Parish will meet at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home to conduct a parish vigil service.
Information also is available at www.geibelfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Gary Poole
January 6, 2010
Chuck,Bob
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother.I still remember her and your father from the old SS days.My prayers are with you and your family
January 5, 2010
Mary Ann and Larry,
Our deepest sympathies on the passinig of your mom. Always cherish the good memories.....you are in our thoughts and prayers
Robert and Vicky Johnson
Lakewood, Ohio
January 5, 2010
Dear Jackie and Thomas Family,
Dean and I are so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. We always felt part of your family especially around Chrismas when your Mom would share with us her wonderful cookies. Your Mom was a wonderful, warm, talented lady that will truly be missed as she was a special lady and left her mark on the world.
Your friends always,
Linda and Dean
Melinda McLaughlin
January 4, 2010
Dear Jackie and Thomas Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your mom's passing even though I only met her once I always felt like I knew her because of the wonderful family stories you always shared with me. I'm sure she is at peace in heaven with your dad. Take comfort in the memories you have and will always cherish. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time.
Sincerely,
Torie & Isabella Rodgers
January 4, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
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